MERCOSUR: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone totaled $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported in MERCOSUR; rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Argentina (X tons) represented the major exporter of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, achieving X% of total exports. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%) and Chile (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Argentina stood at X%. Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

In Argentina, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the largest importer of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Guyana (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Guyana (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Guyana ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guyana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guyana ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform